Sports Scandals

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The world's top golfer probably wishes he could hide in the clubhouse after an early morning car wreck led to accusations of a string of extramarital affairs. Tiger denied but has since admitted to "transgressions" and issued an apology to his family.

The world's top golfer probably wishes he could hide in the clubhouse after an early morning car wreck led to accusations of a string of extramarital affairs. Tiger denied but has since admitted to "transgressions" and issued an apology to his family. (Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Baseball's all-time hits leader is serving a lifetime ban from the sport he once ruled after it was determined by Major League Baseball that he placed bets on the team he was managing.

Baseball's all-time hits leader is serving a lifetime ban from the sport he once ruled after it was determined by Major League Baseball that he placed bets on the team he was managing. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Allegations of extramarital affairs and the news he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs dogged A-Rod in 2009. Neither were enough to keep him and the New York Yankees from winning the World Series.

Allegations of extramarital affairs and the news he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs dogged A-Rod in 2009. Neither were enough to keep him and the New York Yankees from winning the World Series. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

In 2007 NBA ref Tim Donaghy admitted he bet on games and made calls affecting the point spread. The news sent a ripple through the league and penalized Donaghy with 15 months in federal prison.

In 2007 NBA ref Tim Donaghy admitted he bet on games and made calls affecting the point spread. The news sent a ripple through the league and penalized Donaghy with 15 months in federal prison. (Ronald Martinez /Allsport)

The 2001 Little League World Series was dominated by young Danny Almonte who pitched a perfect game and a no hitter. The feel-good story of the year took a turn when it was revealed Almonte was 14 - two years older than he claimed to be. The deception led to his coach and father being banned...

The 2001 Little League World Series was dominated by young Danny Almonte who pitched a perfect game and a no hitter. The feel-good story of the year took a turn when it was revealed Almonte was 14 - two years older than he claimed to be. The deception led to his coach and father being banned... (Mario Tama/Getty Images)